Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust (NIMTT) ARIOSO Project in Special Schools in Northern Ireland

Abstract

This report has been compiled by the Education and Training Inspectorate (Inspectorate), on behalf of the Department of Education. It seeks to inform the Department of Education, the Education and Library Boards (Boards), the Health and Social Services Boards and the Health and Social Services Trusts of the impact of music therapy in supporting the development, and meeting the social and communication needs, of pupils in special schools. The report makes recommendations in relation to how music therapy might be included in the curriculum of special schools as an allied health therapy to enhance the experiences, and engagement with learning, of pupils whose behaviour and conditions pose significant challenges to the staff.